Monday, September 16, 2024
Lunit, a deep learning-based medical AI company based in South Korea, has announced the signing of a Scheme Implementation Agreement to acquire Volpara Health Technologies, a company focused on AI-enabled software for early detection of cancer, in a move which would bring together AI expertise, data and capabilities. The agreement […]
Dutch company NLC Health Ventures has announced that it has secured a total of €58 million in funding, including €14 million from a recent funding round, which will be used to “accelerate NLC’s strategic plans for international expansion”, increasing the number of ventures built and “strengthening support” for its existing […]
In France, the launch of the MEDITWIN consortium has been announced to explore the possibilities of virtual twins for medical practice, with the aim of enabling doctors to simulate scenarios, and to develop seven new medical practices and “virtual healthcare products” across neurology, cardiology, and oncology. The consortium consists of […]
The European Health and Digital Executive Agency has announced 44 new EU4Health direct grants in the field of digital health with the aim of supporting EU countries in implementing the future European Health Data Space. The grants form part of a wider portfolio of projects that the €5.3 billion EU4Health […]
A study published in Nurse Education in Practice has evaluated the preparedness of Australian nursing students for the digitalised clinical environment, carrying out an integrative review of the literature and highlighting the need for “a professional digital literacy competency standard framework embedded into nursing curricula”. Setting out to tackle “limited […]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (Illinois) and Congressman Troy Balderson (Ohio) have announced the establishment of a Congressional Digital Health Caucus to “serve as a platform for dialogue and collaboration” between government experts and representatives from the healthcare industry and private sector, with the aim of shaping policies to support integration of […]
An international collaboration between Foyer Global Health, an international health insurance provider, and Galytix, a provider of a generative AI platform for financial institutions, has seen the launch of a new digital health platform for insurers. The platform, HealthX, uses generative AI to combine structured and unstructured data, providing insights […]
Earlybird Health, a Germany-based venture capital firm with a focus on the health tech market in Europe, has announced the closure of its second fund at €173 million. The fund will be primarily dedicated to investing in European health tech companies ranging from early development to those “nearing regulatory approval […]
Join us as we take a deep dive into digital health and innovation in Estonia, to find out more about the nation’s digital transformation and how it is embracing technology in the realms of health and care. Electronic health records, the national health information system, and electronic prescriptions Firstly: what […]
Ezdehar Management, a growth equity investor focusing on the Egyptian market, has announced that a $10 million investment in Yodawy, described as a “modern-day digital pharmacy, powered by technology, advanced fulfilment capabilities, and integrations with pharmacies, insurance companies, and healthcare providers”. According to the press release, the investment “falls within […]
